Warehouse Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Our Safety Culture:

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.  
 

We welcome our veterans to apply!

Pay: $19.50/hr – On Demand Pay available

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm, with overtime as required including Saturday

Location: Indy North - 5550 W. 74^th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268

Job Type: full-time, permanent, eligible for benefits

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match, Prorated paid time off, Holiday pay, Employee Assistance Program

Culture & Engagement: Safety First Standard, Food Trucks, Employee Events, Holiday Parties, Employee Recognition Program, Advancement Opportunities!

 Job Responsibilities:

• Operate order picker, stand up, sit down, and other forklift equipment
• Load, unload, sort, stow, and perform case pick duties
• Assist with inventory management as requested
• Other duties as assigned
• Adherence to all safety policies – steel toe shoes required

 What You Bring:

• Previous warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience - required
• Minimum 6 months forklift experience – must be able to work at heights up to 30+ feet
• Proven success working in fast-paced, high-demand seasonal periods
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift throughout duration of 8 to 10-hour shift
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) to be able to collaborate with team members and follow direction from leadership

What Makes our Indy North Facility Special:

• Experienced, tenured, team who are willing to share their knowledge and experience
• Peak season fun – food trucks, basketball and cornhole competitions, giveaways
• Diverse, Inclusive, & Welcoming work environment

What we offer you:

• Paid time off 
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match 
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us:

Lakeside Book Company loves books!  To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart.  Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.